For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 191 students in Tyrrell County, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Tyrrell County, NC is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyrrell County, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Tyrrell County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Tyrrell County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tyrrell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Grades: 9-13
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tyrrell County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Tyrrell County, NC include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tyrrell County?
1 public high schools are located in Tyrrell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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